NEW YORK — His hilarious political and pop culture parodies have brought him more than 680,000 subscribers on Youtube. That's because Randy Rainbow knows how to get a laugh. He’ll rely on those talents as grand marshal of this year's Village Halloween Parade.

"I'm a Halloween person. I'm a Halloweenie. Am I allowed to say that on NY1?" asked Rainbow. "Clearly if you watch my videos you know I'm a person who enjoys dressing up in costumes."

This gig is right up his alley and it’s a first for the comedian, which is an honor he doesn't take lightly, especially given how much the city needs some comic relief.

"[It’s] very important that we come out and see the light again," said Rainbow. "I hope I can be a part of ushering New York City back into that. With Broadway starting to reopen and everything, things are starting to look up and so it's time for some singing and some laughing."

Rainbow, which by the way is his real name, started making videos as a creative outlet over 10 years ago. Now he has fans all over the world, a sold out show at the Beacon Theater at the end of the month, and a new album featuring several Hollywood and Broadway heavyweights and an ode to his signature accessory.

"I'll be doing a performance of the pink glasses song. They apparently have brought in dancers, the best dancers that money can buy at the Halloween parade," joked Rainbow.

On tour and performing in person again, Randy Rainbow says he’s grateful to be able to spread joy when it's needed.

"I am always surprised and honored by how much people say thank you to me," said Rainbow. "And it's really just a testament to how healing comedy and humor and musical comedy, especially if you ask me, can be. So, to be able to offer that to people is the greatest gift in the world."